Archive for June, 2012

Ever wondered about that distinctive boxy shape you see in most Philadelphia schools? Philip Jablon dives into the architectural vision of Irwin T. Catharine, the man responsible for the schools' blueprints. > more

Contradictory paths forward for North Central, the last of the Silverliner II & III train cars, commemorating the end of three churches in the Northwest, a pavilion for 1700 Market, and a new budget passed > more

In collaboration with young people in three Philly neighborhoods, artist Jebney Lewis has created a Frankenstein-like 20-ft-tall sculpture called Super Creature of Energy and Power. Lee Tusman talks with the artist about temporary installations, artistic collaborations, and Voltron. > more